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CARBON MONOXIDE

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can KILL!

Where does it come from?
  • Room heaters (portable)
  • Automobile exhaust fumes
  • Fireplaces
  • Oil and gas furnaces
  • Oil and gas hot water heaters
  • Gas stove or range

What Do People Experience?
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness

Do's and Do Not's
  • Install at least one carbon Monoxide detector near the sleeping areas and another outside the furnace room
  • Have your home heating system inspected annually.
  • Inspect chimneys and vents regulary, for improper connections or clogged with debris.
  • If your Carbon Monoxide detector activates get out of the house and consult your Fire Department.

Carbon Monoxide: Some Recover, Some DIE!

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 Scott Volunteer Fire Department 
PO Box 306 
​Scott, Louisiana 70583
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  • About
    • Firefighters
    • Outfit A Firefighter
    • Station Tour
    • Board Members
    • Insurance Ratings
    • Maltese Cross
    • Photo Gallery
  • Connect
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Press Releases
  • Fire Safety
    • Fire Safety
    • Knox Home Box
    • Fire Prevention
    • Fire Safety Checklist
    • Smoke Alarm
    • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    • Fireplace Safety
    • Fire Extinguisher Safety
    • Fire Escape Planning
    • Haz-Mat
  • Contact
    • Submit Request
    • Request Fire Report
    • Locations
  • Firefighters Only
    • Driver/Pump Training
    • Class Training Roster
    • Missing/Broken Equipment Form
    • Training Schedule
    • Orientation Guide
    • Resources
    • Codes
    • SOGS